McGraw Gets Her PD Wings
Amanda McGraw has been named PD for iHeart Country stations 102.7 The Wolf in Fresno and 92.9 The Big Dog in Modesto. Prior to joining iHeart Fresno in October 2019, McGraw served as APD for 92.5 The Breeze and 107.1 The Bull for iHeart Sacramento.
“ICE” Named MIW-Nielsen Mentee
The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio Group and Nielsen Music, have named Amanda “ICE” Habrowski the 2019 MIW Group-Nielsen Music Programming Mentee.
Former Station GM Dies In Car Crash
Paul Palmer was the onetime GM of KFMB/San Diego. He was involved in a multi-car collision on Monday, October 28 and died at the scene, according to the Del Mar Times. He was 76.
JRDN — Rapper Turned Jock
103.5 KISS FM/Chicago has named JRDN night host. An Upstate New York native, JRND most recently served as overnight and fill-in host on 103.5 KISS FM. Prior to joining iHeartMedia Chicago four years ago, JRDN was a songwriter and rapper.
Thomson Promoted To PD
Jake Thomson has been promoted to Program Director of WUBB/Bob 106.9 in Savannah, GA. He will also continue as afternoon show host. Thomson has been with the station since 2015.
Kudos To Kim Guthrie
CMG Preisdent Kim Guthrie has received Iowa State University Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication's James W. Schwartz Award for Distinguished Service to Journalism and Communication Award.
Noory Spooking Up A Halloween Show
On Halloween night, October 31, Coast to Coast AM host George Noory will continue the annual tradition of featuring a special Ghost to Ghost AM version of his successful radio program.
Fitzgerald To Head Judging For Mercury Awards
Robin Fitzgerald, Chief Creative Officer at BBDO Atlanta, has been named the 2020 Chief Judge for the 29th annual Radio Mercury Awards.
Kleiman To Exit 88Nine In Milwaukee
The search has begun for a new Executive Director for non-commercial station 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9). The move follows the planned departure of Glenn Kleiman as Executive Director, who is leaving his position in spring 2020.
Rivers Latest “Puzzle Piece” For WIRK & WEAT
Nick Rivers has joined Hubbard West Palm Beach, FL, as APD of WIRK-FM and WEAT-FM, as well as Music Director and afternoon host of WIRK, New Country 103.1.
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